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7 Eating Habits for Weight Loss

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Eat more often

This might seem backwards, but if you eat 5-6 times a day, it could keep hunger at bay. 

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Eat more mindfully

Notice when you start to feel full. Just being aware of your food in this way may help you lose weight -- and make eating more pleasurable to boot.

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Limit portion size

A serving of cooked pasta is half a cup. Sticking to modest portions like these can help you lose weight. 

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Use smaller plate

One way to make small portions look bigger is to serve them on smaller plates. Some, but not all, studies suggest this is a helpful weight loss strategy.

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Eat more slowly

Research shows slow eaters consume fewer calories and are less likely than fast eaters to have obesity.

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Avoid eating late at night

Some research suggests that eating at night can slow calorie burn, increase fat storage, and make you feel hungrier all day.

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Stimulus and cue control

By being aware of what may trigger the desire to snack on empty calories, people can think of ways to adjust their routine to limit these triggers.